The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25

u. A. Keeling. Secretary OF the Mer-
chants Northumberland everyone Is
his friend and knovk him TO be one of the
politest and moot ancient sccretaries the
exchange has ever had.
Henry Martin, President Of the Mcr-
chants Exchan1-Dccause he has been
such an excellent presiding officer that he
is the unanimous choice for reelection.
DIR. G. B. Thorntnn because the city
has been 30 healthy land under his super
vision the convention OF the American
Public Health pssodotion WINS one of the
most successful in the history of that nota-
BILE body.
Squire IIughey-Bccausc he has had
more sensational cases than m other
magistrate, besides solving the pest-house
problem.
Squire Barry-Becauso he has done
well, and expects 10 hold more offices.
Squire Buttenberp-Becaus he has the
finest Office OF any squire in the county.
Chief Clcary Because everybody says
he il the best fire chief Memphis ever had.
Capt. O'Haver-Becausc he is still tho
handsomest man on the police force. and
stands such a good chance OF being sheriff.
President Hadden-Bccauso he il well
again, and knows that he--and all the
people know him 10 be is an honest man.
Chief Davis--Because he knows that he
has given the city the best protection pos
sible with his limited force.
Squire Powel-Bccausc lac had so much
fun while acting M police Judge in Prcsi-
dent Hadden's abscnsc.
Col. X. Dudley Frayscr-Because the
street car dividends have not been lrittcred
away in extravaganza.
Peter Tracy--Becausc he will bc given n
chance ~ exhibit his Punch and Judy
combination.
Nat Graves-Becausc he has abb ured pin
pool, billiards, etc, and is therefore no
longer n night owl.
John Ovcrton, jr. - Because budding
candidates for public Office worry him al
most to death with their visits Tor sage adj
vice.
Ralph Davis-Because respectable pe6-
pie are inclined TO pardon his youthful
and indiscrcet antics in getting mixed up
with that mass.mecting.
Tom Graham and Charles Kney-Be-
cause they arc now placed on record as
true blue Democrats, and therefore their
neighbors and intimate friends n no
longer be in the dark as TO where they
stand.
Will Ross-Because 'thc sweetest little
lady In town" called yesterday and forgot
u beautiful plush case containing an ele-
gaptly engraved ivory paper knife.
John Walsh--Bccausc the county court
dare not 90 back on him ns the custodian
Of dead panpens.
G.. l.. Pullcn and Walker Kenncdy-Be.
cause their Sunday Times was mistaken
by "A Cincinnati man for a |iuurnnl of the
Puck order, and perfect photos were nc
cordinglv twisted 10 model excellent wood
cut ca~ricatures.
Col. VI. e.. Gallaway-Bccause his news
PAPER experience was a crowning financial
aud famc-crcating success, and now he
can make every day a Christmas for all
practical PURPOSES.
Hon. Henry j. Lynn-Becausc he built
the platform for that great mass-mceling
Ut nOn-partisan eitinrhs and Taxpayers at
the couIt.house "Wednesday night.
q. ". ]. Chase-Bechusc his friend. Or. ID.
+. Goodyear, on the spur OF the moment,
sprung his nomination on that mass-meet.
inp i'm su.h elomlont language that the
up.at body was overwhelmed and raised
no opposition, although il was n surprise
all around.
!. III, smith -Becau.o he has been ont
of politics 80 long ihat even Fat Cooncy
temporarily forgot that he was a Repu6.
lican aud nominated him-lor committee
| work in the Tenth ward. 81 saw bis mis-
take and FASTENED ~ correct Il.
,famrs J. Brooks -Bccamse he won the
day In that n~on.pauisan mass-mecting. and
hui a straight ticket placed In the field to
be- showed under.
William lsowlcs. sr.-Bccause hc has n
soft seat In the Cotton exchange and plenty
| of time TO occupy It.
Tho Small Boy-Bccauso there's y great
deal more fun and excitement TO be found
in touching oil popping crackers ia viola.
| ton OF the Taxing District ordinance and
| rock. ribbed instructions from the Tycoon.
Tho Little Misses because the town
was iull of dolls until the crusade agninsI
/ dealers began. Now each Of thCm Ia,
onc.
The Dmmmcn - Because they hay,
aided materially In making the hearts o
the orphans clad ON this happy Christina
day.
kcase L. Folk because he declined Ia,
appointment ium Senator Bate, and vii
Hnpcr 'ncaththe sunny smilcsof Memphis
social queens.
The Merchants because they have sol,
nom pools. aud got the cash for them
than they have ever done In the history O
I'm" ilnmbcn-Because they think hi